Iowa HF72 changes penalties for possessing small amounts of marijuana to a simple misdemeanor with a $500 fine.

Iowa HF72 modifies the law on possessing small quantities of marijuana. It sets the penalty for possessing ten grams or less of marijuana that was not offered for sale as a simple misdemeanor, punishable by a $500 fine. Previously, such possession could have resulted in penalties ranging from an aggravated misdemeanor to a class "B" felony misdemeanor. The bill also repeals a section of the Code that required proving intent to deliver for possession of one-half ounce or less of marijuana.

Iowa HF72 changes penalties for possessing small amounts of marijuana to a simple misdemeanor with a $500 fine.

Iowa HF72 modifies the law on possessing small quantities of marijuana. It sets the penalty for possessing ten grams or less of marijuana that was not offered for sale as a simple misdemeanor, punishable by a $500 fine. Previously, such possession could have resulted in penalties ranging from an aggravated misdemeanor to a class "B" felony misdemeanor. The bill also repeals a section of the Code that required proving intent to deliver for possession of one-half ounce or less of marijuana.